<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Jake Break Cafe <jakebreakcafe@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> October 8, 2019 at 8:20:36 AM MST<br><b>To:</b> blindseer@cybertrails.com, nfbazwest@gmail.com, Debraasmith0@gmail.com, lorikirsop@gmail.com, kj4483@gmail.com, godsquad@cox.net, jhbton@cox.net, Allan_curry@aol.com, megsvending@gmail.com, papa.ks.kafe@gmail.com, nassaunorm@gmail.com, macaria38@gmail.com, mruddy@cox.net, jasmtnman2@yahoo.com, taylorgirl@cox.net, doug.wilson@eagles.ewu.edu, ptt4241@yahoo.com, spearskay388@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>West Valley Updates</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello West Valley Members!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We have a lot going on this month!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sunday September 13<sup>th</sup> 7:00pm to 2:00Am: Phoenix Chapter Sing- a- thon<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Where: Aint Niks Tavern, 6840 N 27<sup>th</sup> Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The owner, Sheri, is providing a Pork sandwich, and sides to choose from for $7.50, which a portion will go to the Phoenix Chapter. Please let Brad Kuhn know by Thursday October 10<sup>th</sup> if you are planning to eat at the event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday October 16<sup>th</sup>: White Cane Awareness, Jake Break Café<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">We will distribute literature, and 25 % of the café sales will be donated to the West Valley Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Activities will be held 11:00 am to 1:00pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Address: 2100 So 75<sup>th</sup> Avenue, Building 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">(Cafeteria sits behind employment and training building)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thursday October 17<sup>th</sup>; Veterans Administration, <span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">2019 White Cane Day Information Fair on October 17, from 10:00am-2:00pm. The theme is “Walk in Our Shoes and See through Our Eyes.” Also, the Blinded Veterans Association continues their annual march to raise White Cane Awareness earlier in that same morning at 8:00am at the Indian Steele Park Amphitheatre. Please join us for all or any of the day’s festivities. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The 2019 White Cane Information Fair will take place at the <b>Phoenix VA Medical Center</b> ACC Basement Conference Rooms at 10:00am, while the White Cane Awareness March will gather at the nearby Indian Steele Park Amphitheatre earlier at 8:00am in order to promptly march. Drivers can use the Indian School Road and 3<sup>rd</sup> St. rear entrance where complimentary valet parking is available. We encourage you to arrive early due to traffic and limited parking. Please be aware that once again, space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Exhibitors will be sharing tables in order to accommodate everyone. Tables, chairs, electrical outlets, and seat assignments will be provided for exhibitors and their displays. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Breakfast following the March and light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. In addition, there will be opportunity where sighted people can engage in activities / tasks to gain a better understanding of the different visual impairments and challenges that impact our Veterans and so many others.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The Phoenix Chapter has secured the table and is asking for volunteers from the East Valley Chapter and the West Valley Chapter to work at the table. If you are interested please call Brad Kuhn at 815-501-1153.</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Remember: The sing-a-thon, contact Brad if you would like the dinner special and remember that our chapter can earn 50% of pledges that you bring to the event! Below is Brad’s number for quick reference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Debra Smith<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Brad Kuhn<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">: 815-501-1153 <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></body></html>